Paper Crafts Day / Origami Animals
Origami Animals
Children follow step-by-step folds to make paper animals like frogs, cats and fish. Builds focus and following instructions.
How to run it
- Choose simple animal designs and print diagrams.
- Model each fold slowly in front of the group.
- Children fold along, helping each other.
- Display the finished animals together.
You will need
- origami paper
- printed instructions
- markers
Make it easier or harderStart younger children with a simple dog face; older children can try jumping frogs or cranes.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Children follow sequences and persist through challenge.
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